Jenna L. Mooney

Partner

Executive Operations Partner

T 503.778.5305 Portland
My job is to solve your people problems. My passion is to make you feel good about the solutions.
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Jenna Mooney serves as the firm's Executive Operations Partner. She works closely with the Managing Partner to implement her vision, strategy, and direction for the firm. Jenna also plays a lead role in guiding core operational programs related to lawyer compensation and performance management, firm financial performance, and lateral partner integration.

In her practice, Jenna helps client employers proactively manage employees to ensure legal compliance. She does so without losing sight of each client's unique business goals and culture. Before becoming an attorney, Jenna cut her teeth managing employees for a retailer as a field supervisor. Because of that experience, she understands that seemingly simple employment laws often have significant impacts and unintended consequences on day-to-day business operations. Not every accommodation is reasonable. Sometimes a risky, adverse employment action is necessary. Jenna listens to understand and works with clients to find the right path for each problem presented.

Jenna is recognized by clients and peers alike for being responsive, practical, and personable. As Chambers USA reports, Jenna "attracts plaudits from an array of sources, who describe her as 'responsive, practical, succinct and personable' as well as 'intelligent and sophisticated in her approach.'"

Practice Highlights

Employment advice

Working with clients every day, helping them manage OFLA/FMLA/ADA/Workers Compensation leaves and other injured-worker issues. Regularly training management and c-suite executives on issues of significance, including sexual harassment and discrimination, and helping clients draft agreements to protect their businesses, including executive employment agreements and restrictive covenant agreements. Expertise in managing ADA compliance within the healthcare system, with particular emphasis on services to d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients and companions.

Employment litigation

Defending and resolving employment litigation, from demand letters to agency charges and investigations and filed lawsuits; winning motions for summary judgment; and negotiating favorable financial settlements.

Transactional work

Reviewing and analyzing deal documents for accuracy and risk mitigation regarding employment issues; drafting executive employment and severance agreements that are aligned with deal terms. Regularly reviews deal documents for clients in the food and beverage, winery, restaurant, and retail sectors.